Nebraska Furniture Tables (2024)

FAQs

How much do good tables cost? ›

Tables made with our mid-grade lumber start around $1800 and are made with hardwoods like Maple, Ash, Cherry, and Red Oak. Premium material tables are crafted with select hardwoods including White Oak, Walnut, and Teak, prices start around $2700.

The standard dining room table height is 28 to 32 inches tall. This height generally feels a bit more formal, so it's perfect for spaces you're trying to give that sophisticated, grown up feel.

Standard height dining tables, sometimes called regular height dining tables, sit between 28 and 30 inches and should be used with 18 to 23 inch chairs, stools or benches. Why should I choose standard height dining? This traditional option is the most common and gives you the widest selection.

So, What is the Standard Height of a Dining Room Table? The standard height of a dining room table is 28 to 30 inches (71 to 76cm). Most dining room tables will come in within that range, but not always.

Typically, a quality, solid wood dining room table will cost anywhere from $1,200 to $10,000 with most priced between $2,000 to $6,000.

Frankly, there are no wrong answers, it's just a style choice. So…to match or not to match is the big question. Maybe you like the idea of contrast, or you want the people sitting at the ends of your table to feel a little bit special, or you just have so many amazing chair choices that you don't want to pick just one.

If you have a 6 foot round table (72 inches), you can seat 8-10 people at the table. If it is a 30 inch by 72 inch rectangular table, 6-8 seats will fit around the table, with 3 chairs on either side and 1 chair at either end.

The bread plate goes on the left, above the forks. Place water, champagne, and wine glasses in a line on the right, just above the knife and spoons. And remember, the water glass is the first glass placed with champagne and wine glasses to the right of the water glass.

When you hang a chandelier above the dining room table, the lowest part of the light fixture should be 30-36 inches above the table's surface. This is based on the assumption that your ceiling is 8 feet high. If your ceiling is higher, hang the chandelier three inches higher for every additional foot of height.

Distance Between the Table and Walls or Furniture. We recommend at least three feet (36 inches) clearance around all sides of your table. This allows enough room to walk behind chairs or to open nearby cabinet doors.

Is a coffee table higher than a dining table? ›

Coffee tables are lower than dining tables, with a standard height of around 18-20 inches (46-51 cm). This is to allow for comfortable seating on a couch or chair while using the table.

If you choose a 28-inch table, for example, it's best to select chairs that are 18 to 19 inches tall. This will allow for enough leg room and a comfortable seating experience. On the other hand, if you prefer a 32-inch table, choose chairs that are 20 to 22 inches tall to avoid feeling cramped.

A standard tabletop sits somewhere around 30 inches. As an interior design rule of thumb, the standard height of a chair seat (the top of the seat that you sit on) is about 18 inches high. This seat height allows for about a foot of space between your body and the table.

Craftsmanship and Labor

Each table is unique, requiring custom cutting, shaping, sanding, and finishing. This level of detail and precision significantly increases labor costs. Expert craftsmen put in countless hours to ensure that each piece meets high standards of quality and aesthetics.

Outdoor pieces are exposed to an array of elements - be it the scorching sun, pouring rain, or freezing snow. To withstand these conditions, outdoor furniture is made from high-quality, durable materials, which are inherently more expensive.

Solid wood furniture can be expensive, but it is worth the investment. Whatever furniture you plan to introduce to your space, solid wood furniture will surely offer its timeless beauty and a notable durability that other furniture materials won't provide.

If the nightstand is made of high-quality or premium (maybe rare) materials, its price will be much higher than those made of regular / cheaper materials. Think of the general price difference of veneered vs. solid wood furniture, plastic vs. stone / marble furniture, and so on.